…Okay, so it wasn’t actually a nightmare. I mean, I made it to Utah in one piece, more or less. Road trips bring out the artsy in me. On this trip to Utah, I am the biggest third wheel I’ve … Continue reading
On a dark and stormy night, I died. I should have expected as much, what with the dark and stormy night and all. College taught me one term of literature that will stick with me throughout my life: the pathetic … Continue reading
*Posted as part of the Sprite’s Keeper weekly Spin Cycle* Remember when you were in school? Remember how, after months of attending lectures, and meeting with belittling professors, and receiving poorer grades than you deserved, and basically getting the life … Continue reading
I’ve lost nine pounds since January 1st, which means I’m 16 pounds away from my goal weight, and 6 pounds away from the skinniest I’ve ever been. I’m quite pleased, thanks. I haven’t had a bite of sweets this year, … Continue reading
Several months ago I accompanied Poor Kyle on a road trip to Dwight, North Dakota. You read it correctly—the place was called Dwight. The little town quickly became the second Dwight to claim a piece of my heart. What a … Continue reading
When I first imported myself into southern Alberta from Mesa, Arizona, I was sure I would die within weeks. Not from the sub-freezing temperatures, gale-force winds, or absurd quantities of snow to be shoveled… …but because of the lack of … Continue reading
Don’t let him fool you—Poor Kyle was faking this grin. He was actually totally embarrassed to be riding on the teacups with me; to have his picture taken was the ultimate humiliation. All throughout my teenage years, I fantasised what … Continue reading